Podcast: Why is renting in Japan is so hard?
Nov 15, 2021 9:16 am
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Here is a monthly recap of our podcast "Japanese with Friends" hosted by Japan Switch and Risu Press.
Episode 15 : Language Learning Tools With Sean Anderson
With thousands of learning tools at your fingertips, how do you know what's any good? Whether you're just getting started or you've been at it for a little while now, we're always looking for that next better method. Check out today's chat with Sean Anderson of crystalhuntersmanga.com where we talk about the ins and outs of his language learning products, as well as how you can actually create your own.
Episode 14 : Getting an Apartment in Japan as a Foreigner
Straight up, some landlords won't rent to non-Japanese and it's weird. Today, we had the pleasure of chatting with Corey Niedzwiecki of jumpstartabroad.co.jp, and he walked us through the oddities of renting an apartment in Japan – especially as a foreigner. Hear about some of red flags to watch out for, the tricks you need to know to get your contract approved, and how you can cut out the majority of the hassle with one simple phone call!
Throwback Episode : Communicating in Japanese and Networking in Japan with Anthony Griffin
Anthony Griffin is a communications expert in Tokyo, and runs Saga Consulting. Today, we spoke with him about learning Japanese with a focus on communication, networking through your job in Japan, and how he strategically moved from Eikaiwa (English conversation school) work into starting his own successful business.
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